Slimbook, a Spanish tech company, is a self-described pioneer in the GNU/Linux hardware ecosystem—specializing in laptops and notebooks. Their latest offering is a gaming-oriented model that packs a typical modern day specification sheet: Intel Core i7-13620H CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 integrated graphics, and a 15.6 inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel 165 Hz display. A previously released Hero model sports the same specs, although it is sold with "Windows, Linux, or both (Dual Boot)" options. Beyond the usual gaming hardware credentials, a unique selling point is signified by its name: Slimbook Hero Manjaro—this Linux distribution was previously sighted on Orange Pi Neo handheld demo units.

Linux's popularity in gaming circles has grown since the launch of Valve's Steam Deck handheld—its Proton software layer grants access to roughly 4400 compatible Windows titles (at the time of writing). Valve's Deck Verified operation will continue on its quest to add even more titles in the near future. By all indications, the Manjaro Linux team and its hardware partners have been taking notes—while most gaming handhelds manufacturers have sided with Microsoft's Windows 11 OS, the Orange Pi Neo team has opted to go open source. Slimbook's selection of a community-backed Manjaro OS is certainly quite distinctive in the world of GNU/Linux gaming laptops/notebooks—customers are treated to a wide selection of ecosystems: Steam, Heroic Games Launcher, ProtonUp-QT, OBS, and Lutris.VideoCardz has kindly tabulated the device's ins and outs.

Slimbook Manjaro Specs:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-13620H 45 W
• DISPLAY: 15.6" QHD, 165 Hz, sRGB 100%, 2560x1440px
• KEYBOARD: RGB backlit, Numeric keypad, Turbo mode access buttons
• RAM: Up to 64 GB DDR5 at 5200 MHz
• STORAGE: 2x NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 (Up to 4 TB), RAID 0/1 support
• Graphics: GeForce RTX RTX 4060 GDDR6 140 W, Dynamic Boost AI +25 W
• USB: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB 2.0
• VIDEO OUTPUTS: 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Mini DisplayPort 1.4a
• COOLING: 6x Heatpipes, Dual dynamic high-performance fans
• PERFORMANCE MODES: Battery Savings (low performance), Office (medium performance), Gaming (high performance)
• RGB LIGHTNING: RGB backlit keyboard lighting
• WARRANTY: 3 years in Spain, 2 years in Europe, 6 months on the battery
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Community backed Manjaro Linux
• BUILD MATERIALS: Aluminium in chassis A and black ABS
• WIRELESS LAN: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
• BLUETOOTH: Bluetooth 5.2
• LAN RJ45: 10/100/1000 Mb
• WEBCAM: HD webcam with microphone
• AUDIO: Stereo SoundBlaster speakers 2x2W, Headphone and microphone jack connectors
• WEIGHT: 2.1 Kg (4.6 lbs)
• BATTERY: 62 Wh
• CARD READER: SD card reader
• DIMENSIONS: 360.2 x 243.5 x 24.0 mm
• BOX CONTENTS: 1 laptop, 1 230 W power charger